Lord Of The Flies Allegories

In Lord of the Flies, a group of British boys are deserted on a inhabited island. Many of the boys quickly resort to savagery, which eventually divides the island causing chaos and conflict.There are a multitude of details in Lord of the Flies that represent certain things in the larger world. These characteristics are used to deepen the understanding of the novel and of human nature. Lord of the Flies contains many allegories which include, the fire that sits atop the mountain, the pigs, and the parachutist. William Golding uses numerous allegories to strengthen the plot of the novel and support the idea that men posses both good and evil in their hearts. The rescue fire embodies the chaotic personalities of the boys. At some points in the novel, the fire becomes uncontrollable and disastrous.The fire atop of the mountain represents the savagery in the boys and their chaotic nature. When the boys light the fire for the first time, the fire quickly becomes out of control just as the boys do when they arrive on the island. At the end of Lord of the Flies, Jack tries to set fire to the island in order to find Ralph, this represents the growing savagery and turmoil. “He saw a shelter burst into flames

The sows represent opportunities for the boys to turn to wild beasts. As the boys live on the island they become consumed by the idea of meat and killing. The first sow that was killed accelerated their entrance into an uncivilized lifestyle. “‘Kill the beast! Cut his throat! Spill his blood!’” (Golding 193). The boys become overcome with extreme hunger for blood, and eventually cause destruction to others. Throughout Lord of the Flies, the boys become consumed by the overwhelming desire for meat. The killing of each sow creates more excitement and craving for spilled blood, which ultimately leads the boys into complete